Three Decades Three Generations One Mission

Three Decades Three Generations One Mission

Built on family values and forward-thinking operations, Conrad’s Auto Salvage continues to grow as a trusted source for quality recycled auto parts and dependable service. By Maura Keller  At Conrad’s Auto Salvage, expertise and service go hand in hand. The...
Navigating Fast Lanes & Speed Bumps

Navigating Fast Lanes & Speed Bumps

Auto recycling in the near and distant future. By Caryn Smith The outlook for automotive recycling will not be defined by a single issue. Operators today are getting much better at using their best instincts to stay ahead of marketplace changes, as well as at turning...
Your Future Is Already in the Yard

Your Future Is Already in the Yard

By Caryn Smith • Editor For over 30 years, through my work with the Automotive Recyclers Association and Automotive Recycling magazine, I have had a front-row seat to this industry’s evolution. I have watched recyclers move from phone calls, handwritten...
Working in the ARA Fast Lane

Working in the ARA Fast Lane

By Shannon Nordstrom • ARA President Thank you to the members of ARA for your commitment to supporting our team’s efforts to protect, promote, and lead the industry on your behalf, the professional automotive recyclers. We have members at all stages of their business...
Built Different

Built Different

How Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Will Reshape the Cars You’ll See in the Yard The way a car is built determines how it is dismantled, what its parts are worth, and whether those materials can find a second life. As the assembly line reinvents itself—and as the...
Advocacy in Action—Let Yourself Be Heard

Advocacy in Action—Let Yourself Be Heard

News, Trends & Reports from the Automotive Recyclers Association Hill Days, to be held on May 19-21, 2026, is ARA’s annual advocacy event that brings industry leaders together in Washington, D.C. for education, engagement, and direct dialogue with lawmakers. Over the...